Chapter 1: The Dawn of Darkness

Once upon a time, in an era long forgotten, there existed a kingdom of unparalleled peace and prosperity. The kingdom was a haven of joy, where laughter echoed through the streets and happiness was as abundant as the golden grains in the fields. The people lived in harmony, their hearts filled with contentment, their lives brimming with bliss.

In the heart of this kingdom, in a grand palace adorned with jewels and gold, ruled a benevolent king and his beautiful queen. Their rule was just and fair, their love for their people as vast as the kingdom itself. Amidst this time of peace and prosperity, the royal couple was blessed with a precious gift - a baby boy. The birth of the young prince was celebrated with great pomp and splendor, his arrival marking a new chapter in the kingdom's history.

Months passed, and the kingdom continued to flourish under the king's rule. The prince grew, his eyes reflecting the joy and peace of his kingdom. But as the prince took his first steps, a dark cloud began to cast a shadow over the kingdom.

One fateful day, the once clear skies turned ominously dark. A chilling wind swept across the land, and the once peaceful kingdom was plunged into chaos. Monstrous creatures, as if born from the darkness itself, ravaged the land, their roars echoing through the once tranquil kingdom.

The king, in a desperate attempt to protect his kingdom, faced the dark wizard who had brought this terror upon them. But the king was no match for the wizard's dark magic and was slain, his lifeless body falling onto the cold stone floor of his castle.

The queen, with her newborn son in her arms, fled the castle. She ran through the dark woods, her heart pounding in her chest, her tears mingling with the rain. As she reached a small farm by the river, she made a heart-wrenching decision. She left her baby boy on the doorstep of the farmhouse, a single tear falling onto his soft cheek as she kissed him goodbye.

With one last look at her son, the queen disappeared into the darkness of the woods, leaving her baby in the care of the unsuspecting farm family. The once peaceful kingdom was now a land of darkness and despair, its only hope resting on the tiny shoulders of the young prince.